• Get ready for your career in science
• You and the job you want
• Employers and the labour market
• Practical Skills to Find Work
  • Job searching techniques
  • The hidden job market - (Networking, Direct canvassing and Information Interviewing)
  • Self employment
  • Writing job applications
    • Employer forms
    • Addressing selection criteria
    • Cover letters (includes sample)
    • Resume (includes sample)
  • How to write a career objective
  • Interviews
  • Sample interview questions
• Useful Resources

Practical Skills to Find Work

Job searching techniques

Knowing how to job search effectively means you become familiar with a number of job search methods and are able to match yourself effectively to job roles. If you are uncertain of a job search technique, put it into the template for setting goals to find out more.

Campus Recruitment

Employers promote their graduate employment opportunities on campus. In many organisations a structured program of formal training and workplace rotations provides new graduates with a well rounded introduction to an organisation in preparation for on-going employment. This is more typical in organisations that recruit multiple numbers of final year students.  Many of these employers attend the Careers Fairs or arrange an on-campus presentation.  The advantage of these forums is that you will receive specific information on an organisation and have the opportunity to talk face to face with employers about their selection processes.

Newspapers

Major newspapers have an employment section and it is a good strategy to check at least once per week for new positions advertised. Topical articles on industries can also appear in the employment section of major newspapers.

Databases (on-line)

As a job seeker the web offers many resources for job seeking, including job listings, with the advantage of being available to you all day, every day.

Recruitment companies

Job Placement services are offered by some recruitment agencies to assist you in finding employment.

The most important advice in job seeking is to use all of these methods at the same time and to be persistent in your job seeking.  It is not uncommon for a graduate to have to send many applications before they gain a job. Remaining proactive will pay dividends in the end.